Poll: Voters trust Kimmel more than GOP on health care

Voters trust late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel more than Republican leaders on health care, according to a new poll.

By 47 to 34 percent, polled voters say they trust Kimmel more on the issue, Public Policy Polling, a progressive firm, found.

The host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" also has a higher favorability rating than Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).

Forty-seven percent have a favorable impression of Kimmel, with 30 percent unfavorable. McConnell is underwater with 14 percent favorable, 61 unfavorable, and Ryan has a 25-51 split.

Kimmel became a voice in the debate, arguing against ObamaCare repeal. He spoke about his newborn son, born with a serious heart condition, and said Republican bills would take away coverage from those with pre-existing conditions.